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DURANGO BAKERY 1, INC.

3554 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Bakery

Inspection summary

DURANGO BAKERY 1, INC. has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 9, 2014. The most recent inspection, on November 6, 2024, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 23, 2018. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 15, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 28, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times on August 23, 2018. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on June 15, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 4-301.14--OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD VENTILATION NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELFS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM AFFECTED AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD VENTILATION NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2373693 DATED: 06/15/2020 #55--6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED THAT FLOORS ARE MISSING TILES IN SEVERAL REAR PREP AREA AND FLOORS ARE OBSERVED TO BE SEVERALLY DAMAGED UNDER 4 DOOR COOLER. #55--6-501.114: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING. #55--6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING DEAD INSECTS ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. #56--6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA #57--2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/04/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
  3. Canvass

    13 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING DEAD INSECTS ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THAT FLOORS ARE MISSING TILES IN SEVERAL REAR PREP AREA AND FLOORS ARE OBSERVED TO BE SEVERALLY DAMAGED UNDER 4 DOOR COOLER
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED DATED 10/18/19. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER/LID FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLUTTER UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.
  5. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND /OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17(C) ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-601.11-OBSERVED PACKAGED BREAD AND JELLO FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED ALL PACKAGED FOODS FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15(A). NO MESH SCREEN ON THE FAN LOCATED ON THE WALLS ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECTS TO ENTER TE. KITCEN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • 3-304.14(D)ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-201.11-FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FRESH COOKED BREAD . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. 4-201.11-RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVINGS.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C)- WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 4-601.11(C)- CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OT THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13(A)- GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-303.11- BRNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PREPACKAGED FOODS ON SHELFS FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND NEAR THE REAR THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT SAID DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED ONE BULK CONTAINER IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED SELF SERVICE PASTRY CABINETS LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED.
  9. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • PACKAGED FOODS OFFER FOR SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL FOODS,
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN FRONT 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO LEVEL OFF, REPLACE FLOOR TILE IN REAR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT TOO DIM REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT,
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
  10. License

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND HAD FLOOR LEVELED AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

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